I wonder how much of our modern culture was shaped by war. We had toy soldiers and foam swords and Battleship. Now we have Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty. They used to give soldiers alcohol and cigarettes. Why? To keep them content? Makes me think
Hide and seek is a game about hiding from something trying to murder you. Tag is about not getting caught by that something when they find you.
This is my head canon.